Model 1918 Trench Periscope

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Title	Model 1918 Trench Periscope
Description	The U.S. Model 1918 trench periscope was used to spot the enemy and defensive positions from a distance without putting the user in peril. The long shaft of the scope allowed for it to be raised over a trench wall while the soldier holding it could stay safely under the rim of the trench, avoiding machine gun and rifle fire. The scopes were also used to aid in determining the range of an enemy to assist with artillery bombardments and sniper fire.
Contributing Institution	Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
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